The Last Lecture

Name Instructor’s Name Course Date of submission The Last Lecture Man is by nature an ambitious creature of God. This factor has distinguished us from four footed animals. We all have childhood dreams: for example, being a doctor or engineer or making movies for living…

Introduction

Hypothetically 18th September 2007 was one of the most influential days for many individuals. A computer science professor Randy Pausch at Carnegie Mellon University on 18th September 2007 was asked to convey his hypothetically last message to an audience of 400 people. The lecture called “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” was unprecedented. Randy Pausch was invincible that day on the stage while conveying this lecture. As a matter of fact it was a short moment, as he himself acknowledged. With slides of his CT scans glowing out to the audience. Randy mentioned while giving the lecture to his audience about the cancer overwhelming his pancreas and which will claim his life in a matter of months. Randy’s lecture has become a phenomenon, as has the book he wrote based on the same principles, celebrating the dreams we all endeavor to make realities. Pausch had a lot more to live for, His small family and children had always been a strong reason to influence his life in all context. Randy had three children: Dylan, Logan, and Chloe. The Oldest is five and the youngest is still a newborn. ...

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